Discover which herbal teas can soothe digestive issues like acid reflux with our list of the best herbal remedies for heartburn.
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Associated with acid reflux, heartburn is the burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acid travelling back up towards your throat. Most of us will experience it at least occasionally, as heartburn is often triggered by certain foods or simply by overindulging.
Alcohol consumption can cause acid reflux and heartburn too, and these symptoms are also associated with pregnancy, some medications, and stress and anxiety.
Whatever is causing your heartburn, the nagging burning sensation can be a real pain. So, we’ve compiled a list of the best herbal remedies for heartburn to soothe the fire and give you some relief.
1. Ginger
It may sound counterintuitive to turn to ginger when you have heartburn – this fiery root is more associated with heating than cooling.
However, ginger is a great aid for digestive issues, including heartburn and acid reflux. It helps to reduce gastric contractions, minimising the flow of acid back into your oesophagus. It is also an anti-inflammatory.
2. Slippery Elm
Slippery elm is ideal for soothing the burning feeling associated with heartburn as it is high in mucilage – a gel-like substance found in many plants.
Mucilage helps to protect the tissues of the oesophagus and digestive tract from damage by stomach acid by forming a protective lining over the inflamed and irritated tissues.
3. Chamomile
A classic herbal remedy for heartburn is chamomile tea. This soothing tea is often used to treat digestive issues and is also great for stress and anxiety, which can often trigger acid reflux and heartburn.
Chamomile is also an anti-inflammatory, so it may help to ease the pain of tissues irritated by stomach acid.
4. Fennel
Fennel is another herbal remedy that is often used to treat digestive issues, including heartburn. It is a great option if your heartburn is triggered by specific foods, as it can also help with gassiness and bloating.
Like ginger, fennel helps to reduce gastric contractions, thus decreasing the amount of stomach acid flowing back up your oesophagus.
5. Liquorice
Liquorice has anti-inflammatory properties, like many of the herbs on our list, making it a popular herbal remedy for heartburn. It also stimulates the production of mucous in the digestive tract, which can help to reduce stomach acidity.
This herb is also used to treat indigestion and stomach upsets, making it a great general aid to digestive health.
NutraReflux
We combine liquorice, fennel, chamomile, slippery elm, and ginger with other herbs for digestive support to make NutraReflux, our functional tea blend aimed at relieving digestive discomfort, including heartburn.
